Failure to Register as a Sex Offender in SC
The South Carolina sex offender registry is a valuable resource that allows citizens to sign up for notifications signaling when registered sex offenders move into their communities. Law enforcement uses the registry to keep track of people who were convicted of sex...
How Criminal Sentencing Works in SC
Charged with a crime? You may be thinking that a conviction is the worst case scenario. But what happens just beyond your conviction—at sentencing—is what can determine the course of the rest of your life. Having an experienced criminal defense attorney speak for you...
13 Questions About Criminal Records & Background Checks
Ask any police officer, potential employer or landlord—your past criminal activity can come back to haunt you. Even if you’ve served your time, a routine background check that uncovers a criminal record can be used against you, making it more difficult to get a job,...
Special Drug Charges in SC: Schools & Parks
Former President Reagan’s War on Drugs started with drug-free zone initiatives. Now, all 50 states and Washington, D.C. have laws that increase penalties for drug charges that occur within a certain distance of schools and public parks. If you’re facing drug charges...